Becks Factor enough for England to win 2018 bid?
Published:England’s World Cup bid odds have been slashed by Ladbrokes to 13/8 (from 3/1) on the eve of the announcement in Zurich.
The presence of Beckham, Cameron & The Prince has revitalised confidence in England’s chances and as such a huge gamble is taking place with a number of 4 and 5 figure bets registering today.
The late surge for England sees previous second favourites Spain & Portugal drift out to 9/2 from 7/4.
Russia are still the solid favourites at 5/6.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “We couldn’t give England away yesterday but the entire mood has changed and now punters are very up-beat about the English bid. It has to be the Becks Factor.”
Ladbrokes latest betting
Russia – 5/6
England – 13/8
Spain & Portugal- 9/2
Belgium & The Netherlands – 33/1
